8375 NW Highway 225aOcala, FL 34482Sale Price: $4,850,000

Fall in love with this stunning three bedroom, three and-one-half bath, custom 2022 home on 10 acres dotted with majestic live oaks. The home features 5,500 square feet under roof spread across a single story that includes an open-plan design, study and large outdoor lanai and living space. The property features abundant natural light, beautiful views from every room and professionally designed interiors. The property is located in coveted 225A Golden Corridor, and only 3 miles door to door from the World Equestrian Center. Tucked off the road and accessed through custom gates with limestone pillars and an asphalt driveway, this low-maintenance home is clad in Hardie Artisan siding topped by a blend of synthetic shake roofing and standing seam metal. The entry porch is graced with an oversized mahogany door. This home appears to float above the pastures and has a direct line of sight to an irrigated 100 X 200 ft arena flanked by 4 centurion oak trees. 14 ft tray ceilings with Northwestern spruce box beams and 18ft sliding glass doors add volume and brighten the primary living space with natural light. French oak flooring add a casual, yet upscale touch throughout. The Great Room features a double sided fireplace and direct access to the outdoor lanai. The kitchen is dressed in neutral tones with Calacutta gold marble countertops and anchored by a darker-hued central island with counter seating. Appliances by Wolf and SubZero include a 6-burner range with double oven, two refrigerators. French doors open to a grill porch with built-in gas grill. The adjacent dining room is surrounded by windows overlooking the heated saltwater pool and spa, perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. Located just off the Great Room, the cozy study has its own private patio with stained cypress plank ceiling and surrounding landscape. The primary suite offers extensive views of the back of the property. The primary bath offers a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a symmetrical pair of vanities clad in Oyster Grey marble. Two ensuite guest rooms are located on the opposite side of the home. Additional features of this home include automated shades, landscape lighting on all live oaks. A whole home and property generator for safety and peace-of-mind, along with a 500 gallon in ground propane tank. The farm is complete with a professionally installed, irrigated, all weather riding arena, 3 oversized pastures with 4 board fencing with no climb around the property perimeter and a 26 X 16 run-in shed with rubber Mats. Barn pad with access to electric is already in place for your dream barn to be built, exactly as you wish, plans are included and can be revised per buyers request.